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RCHP Statementof Inclusion
The Reformed Church of Highland Park (RCHP) is a
welcoming and affirming congregation of the Reformed
Church in America which affirms the gifts and ministries of gay,
lesbian, bisexual and transgender members, and shall keep
faith with this affirmationin carrying out its responsibilities.
We hope that all members, in the spirit of Christ’s teachings
and example, will treat each other in regards to sexual orientation
a sin all other matters, with care, respect, faithfulness and love.
We are all called to the same sexual ethic of mutuality, respect
and faithfulness, whatever our sexual orientation, and we ask
that all members adhere to this shared ethic.
ROOM FOR ALL CHRISTIAN CAMP:
YOUTH IN SEARCH OF GOD
For you are ALL children of God
through faith in Jesus Christ.
Gal 3:26
Exploring faith and self-identity
through the performing and visual arts
For there is no distinction..., for the same
Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him.
Rom. 10:12
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Reformed Church of Highland Park
19-21 South 2nd Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904-2238
(732) 249-7349
Room
Christian Camp
God shows no partiality. But in every
nation whoever obeys God and works
righteousness is accepted...
Acts 10:34-35
Staff
Smart, funny, informative -- like Rachel Maddow and Jon Stewart
with guitars. emma’s revolution is the award-winning, activist
musicians Pat Humphries & Sandy O. Known to motivate and
inspire, bring people to tears and back to laughter, their music has
been sung for the Dalai Lama, praised by Pete Seeger and recorded
by Holly Near. Touring over 200 days a year, emma’s revolution has
performed at thousands of events around the world using the power
of music to promote peace and justice, womens, LGBT, human
rights, labor, and environmental issues.
“Nobody teaches songwriting better than Sandy O and Pat Humphries. They kickstart the
beginner, challenge the veteran, and inspire personal expression. I'm pretty sure they could
squeeze a good song out of a grapefruit." --Award-winning, Canadian performer Debbie Carrol
Danny DeLorenzo has been a professional filmmaker
for over 20 years. He is a managing partner and
producer/director for Second Son Productions, which
has produced feature films, commercials, documentaries
and music videos. Two recent projects, ROMA and Images
Of Umbria, both filmed on location in Italy, are distributed
worldwide through Amazon.com.
Kyle Schickner has been directing independent films since 1995 when he closed
down his Off Off Broadway theater company to move to Los Angeles. Some of the talent
he has worked with include seasoned veterans like Oscar nominated actress and icon
Ruby Dee, (American Gangster, A Raisin in the Sun) Ally Sheedy (Breakfast Club, High
Art), Chelsea Handler, Maxine Bahns (Brothers McMullen, She’s the One) Charles
Robinson (Night Court) Berlinda Tolbert (The Jeffersons) Lane Davies (Santa Barbara),
and even renowned acting coach Joanne Baron has been an outspoken activist and
advocate for Bisexual rights, visibility and acceptance both in the mainstream world as
well as the LGBT community.
What is Room for All?
What are the facilities like?
The Room For All Christian Camp is a Christian youth camp hosted by the
Reformed Church of Highland Park, NJ. The camp provides youth ages 14-17
who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender an opportunity to discuss
and understand sexuality alongside their own spirituality while spending time with
other teenagers and staff canoeing, hiking, arts and crafts, and other exciting activities..
The facility where Room for All will be held is an existing camp and retreat center,
with 250 mountaintop acres in the Highlands of northwestern New Jersey. The facility
is Accredited with the American Camp Association and is run by the Episcopal Diocese
of Newark and the NJ Synod of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America).
Facilities include: cabins, recreation center, retreat space, dinning hall, sports fields,
pool, lake, amphitheater, out door chapels, etc.
FAQ’s
Can anyone go to Room For All Camp?
The camp is open to anyone ages 14-17who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual ortransgender.
What are the dates for the camp?
The week-long camp takes place August 19-25, 2012.
How much does it cost?
Tuition for the camp is $250. Scholarships are also available on a
first come, first served basis.
How do I get more information and sign up?
Additional information, as well as camp registration forms are available on
the Reformed Church of Highland Park website: www.rchighlandpark.org;
or call 732-249-7349 to speakwith Rev Fox.
Topic Areas
The Bible and Sexuality
Learning Spiritual Practices
A Faithful Response to Sex in the Media
Film Making 101
Who are the staff for the camp?
Songwriting from the Inside Out
Our Camp Director is Rev. Patty Fox. Other staff include a registered nurse, those
who work with the LGBT population, and other concerned adults. Staff to camper
ratio is approximately 1 to 5.
Empowering GLBTQ Teens Through Theater
Mission Statement
Room for All Christian Camp seeks to create a safe space for Lesbian,
Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT)youth to develop community and
to contemplate together their questionsabout life and God.
...God shows personal favoritism
to NO person....
Gal. 2:6